NU Council orders in ’26 road surfacing and utility improvement projects

By: Clay Schuldt

NEW ULM – The 2026 surface reconstruction project and utility street and alley improvement projects were approved by the New Ulm City Council Tuesday, following two public hearings. The first public hearing was for the surface reconstruction ...

February 5, 2026

Shotgun-only deer hunt hearing set

By: Fritz Busch

NEW ULM — Brown County Commissioners unanimously set a March 11 public hearing to consider an ordinance to regulate deer hunting firearms to shotgun only Tuesday. The public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. in the Brown County Law Enforcement ...

February 5, 2026

Winter evening stroll in through the park

By: Charlie M. Hartman

FAIRFAX – Moonlight over snow and dark January skies made for a perfect night at Fort Ridgely’s annual Candlelight Hike last Saturday. Park goers were encouraged to hike two looped trails, which were marked with luminaries along each path. ...

February 5, 2026

Rohlik to take on two sports at Buena Vista

By: Travis Rosenau

WABASSO — Macy Rohlik has been a part of some special teams and experiences during her time at Wabasso High School. She helped the Rabbits make the Class A State Softball Tournament last year after a 14-year absence and also piloted a ...

February 5, 2026

GETTING TO KNOW Riley Wilson New Ulm H.S., Sr.

Interview by Ari Selvey Riley Wilson had a career-high 16 points for the Eagles during a 90-43 win over Redwood Valley on Monday in a Big South Conference girls basketball game. Q: What is your favorite food? A: My favorite food is steak ...

February 5, 2026

GETTING TO KNOW Caden McMullen

Interview by Travis Rosenau Madelia 6-7 center Caden McMullen had 22 points and a career-high 20 rebounds during a 68-61 win over Sleepy Eye on Monday night in a Tomahawk-Valley Conference crossover boys basketball game. Q: What is your ...

February 5, 2026